Believe it or not, we're already halfway through the 20-14 Iowa State Fair! But there's still a lot of fun to be had! KCCI's Kim St. Onge is LIVE at the fairgrounds... with a what's happening at the fair today. Kim... there's a lot going on? There sure is! Today is Older Iowans Day so tickets if you're 60 years or older you can get in for only 8 dollars... That deal only lasts until 5 p.m! Some of today's activities include the Marvelous Hat Contest, the Senior Spelldown and Dog Agility Demonstration. Tonight's grandstand performance is Grand Outlaw National Tractor and Truck Pull. That is at 2 o'clock this afternoon. Tickets are 20 dollars for adults and 10 dollars for children ages 6 through 11. Free entertainment today includes The Swon Brothers. They'll be performing at 8 p.m. At the Susan Knapp Amphitheatre. Other free entertainment includes The Romantics at the Fairview stage ... Also at 8 o'clock, Hypnotist Ron Diamond at both 7 and 9 p.m. From the Ann and Bill Riley Stage and finally Hotel California: A Salute to the Eagles. That will be at the Bud Light Stage at 8 p.m. and you've got a few more days to check out KCCI 8 News at 5 Live from the Fairview stage! Steve? Thanks Kim.

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